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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,413.30 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,413.30 and 454.86 is: 682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,413.30 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,413.30 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,413.30 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 642,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,853.64/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.70

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